Disability Matters with Joyce Bender focuses on the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Episodes feature prominent disability leaders such as Congressman Tony Coelho, Governor Dick Thornburgh, Andy Imparato, and senior executives from the private sector.

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Disability Matters with Joyce Bender

Mission and Goals of the AUCD

January 8, 2019 · 54 min

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato,executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs.

Mission of Christopher’s Kitchen

December 18, 2018 · 51 min

Joyce welcomes Joan D’ Alessandro, founder of Christopher’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to feeding the caregivers of children admitted to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Christopher’s

Mission of Christopher’s Kitchen

December 18, 2018 · 51 min

Joyce welcomes Joan D’ Alessandro, founder of Christopher’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to feeding the caregivers of children admitted to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Christopher’s

Mission of ACHIEVA

December 4, 2018 · 54 min

Joyce welcomes Steve Suroviec, president and CEO and David Tinker, vice-president of Advancement of ACHIEVA. This non-profit organization was founded in 1951 by a group of family members who all

Services of Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana

November 27, 2018 · 54 min

Continuing with recognizing November as National Epilepsy month, Joyce welcomes Allison DeBattista executive director of Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana (EAL). Ms DeBattista will discuss the programs and services of the EAL

Programs and Services of the Epilepsy Alliance – Ohio

November 13, 2018 · 51 min

Joyce welcomes Kathy Schrag, executive director of Epilepsy Alliance Ohio to the show. Ms. Schrag will discuss the programs and services of this non-profit organization to help those who are

Executive Board Members of AAPD

October 30, 2018 · 55 min

Joyce welcomes executive board members of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), William Ris and John Register to the show. AAPD is the largest membership organization of people